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Misc Fort Madison, Iowa

The fire department must practice for 15 minutes before attending a fire.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

This completely counterintuitive law dates back to the days of volunteer bucket brigades, when disorganized responders often did more harm than good. A mandate was passed forcing them to run through a drill before rushing to a blaze, theoretically to ensure coordination. Let's hope your house burns slowly while they stretch out.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Fort Madison Historical Ordinances ยง 8-2
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Fire Department Regulations

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